Undergraduate University Study Programme in Biology (Bachelor of Science)

Academic title abbreviation

univ.bacc.biol.

Genre

undergraduate thesis

Language

Croatian

Defense date

2018-08-29

Parallel abstract (English)

Butterflies (Lepidoptera) belong to insects class (Insecta). When butterflies pass through four
stages of development, their main task is copulation. Successful identification of partners is important before
copulation. To identify the butterflies, they also use visual and olfactory signs: wing coloring, sexual
dimorphism, UV reflection, flaping and transfer of pheromones. After identification, species-specific court
rituals are followed. If courtship is successful, butterflies copulate and laying eggs and starting a new life cycle.